This report investigated the development of production technology for Black Tiger Prawns to increase production efficiency and reduce sediment and nutrient discharge from prawn farms.  Read More

There is a need to grow the Australian prawn farming industry in an economic and environmentally sustainable manner.  Read More

This study progressively trialled a range of novel techniques to improve triploid inductions in M. japonicus and P. monodon in an attempt to move this technology towards commercialisation.  Read More

This project investigated whether or not pond-rearing poses a significant risk for broodstock production of the giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon). The project also focused on developing an objective measure of ‘male fertility’ that could be used commercially; and which could be employed within a monitoring regime.  Read More

This project aimed to develop a technique that would be suitable for commercial triploid induction (which gives each individual an extra set of their own chromosomes; a process that occurs sporadically in nature) of whole spawnings of the Giant Tiger Prawn. A methodology was developed to induce whole spawn triploidy with temperature and chemical shocks.  Read More

This project attempted a “forensic” examination of a prawn selection program with the intention that the information would help make the program more sustainable.  Read More

This study aimed to develop all-female monosex populations of Tiger Prawns in order to offer a competitive advantage in local as well as international markets.  Read More

The focus was on F. merguiensis, and the determination of factors that could be involved in colour formation in this species.  Read More

This Honours thesis titled ‘Factors that influence customers purchase intentions of Australian farmed prawns from seafood retail outlets’ was completed by Hannah O’Brien in fulfillment of the requirements of an Honours Degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast.  Read More

This report investigates a possible sodium metabisulphite solution to the common Black Spot Syndrome found on prawns post-harvest, making them undesirable to consumers.  Read More

This project addressed challenges for the Australian farmed prawn industry that are based on retention of maximum quality of cooked prawns through storage through an effective processing solution developed for the extension of storage life and simple on-farm processing protocols available for industry.  Read More

The focus of this project was on investigating the effect of nutrition (nutrient balance, ingredient composition, metabolism) under a range and combination of temperature and salinities relevant to Australian prawn farms. This project assessed the overall performance of the prawns exposed to the major environmental challenges encountered in a production pond environment.  Read More

In this PhD study, the role of the androgenic gland (AG) in sexual differentiation was investigated with the aim of achieving all female population in Penaeus monodon.  Read More

This project involved the development of a report to support the strategic direction of the Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) Executive group for the next 12-24 months as well as providing clearer accountability to its Executive members. A total of 29 recommendations are made in the report and some specific issues related to achieving the objectives of the Association were identified.  Read More

Australian Prawn Farms has had numerous problems with Raphidophyte algae that is believed to be Heterosigma. This species is responsible for several mass mortality events over a number of seasons, attributing to approximately 5-10% lower survival across the farm. This project aimed to enable farms to detect Heterosigma very early and thus adopt a management technique to combat it before mortality occurs.  Read More

This project developed and validated three novel methods to quantify the colour of uncooked or cooked prawns.  Read More

The project was designed to assist the Australian prawn farming industry improve aeration efficiency through providing farms with new information pertinent to cost-efficient management of their aerator fleet.  Read More

This project aimed to optimise RNAi methods for clearing or reducing GAV infection loads in P. monodon broodstock and to produce RNAi reagents targeted to PmergDNV.  Read More

The Seafood CRC agreed to facilitate a detailed consultation with Australian prawn farming industry stakeholders to identify concepts for future extension activities.  Read More

The aim of the R & D Forum was to extract key information on the limiting issues that Australian prawn and barramundi farmers currently face.  Read More